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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 564.30 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 564.30 and 239.51 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 564.30 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/564.30 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 564.30 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 135,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,156.90/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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